Ten things to know about Canada’s newest Supreme Court judge

1. He’s a man. Many people had expected a woman, because Stephen Harper faced criticism last year when he named Richard Wagner to replace Marie Deschamps on the court. Judges Nadon and Wagner are both not women, a fact that didn’t escape NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair’s notice: “This is the highest court in the land. And that has to reflect the population,’’ he said Monday.
2.  Judge Nadon, 64, is an ‘‘expert in maritime and transportation law,’’ according to the Prime Minister. He has served on the Federal Court of Appeal, the Federal Court, the Court Martial Appeal Court of Canada, and the Competition Tribunal
3. A list of three names was presented to Mr. Harper. The candidates were not ranked, and the names of the other two on the shortlist were not disclosed.
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